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- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 140| July 18, 2025 - |
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Access City of Markham Council & Committee Meetings and view a list of Proclamations at markham.ca
York Regional Council:
Live streaming of the public session of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings is available on the day of the meeting from 9 a.m. until the close of the meeting. Past sessions are also available at york.ca/councilandcommittee
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Table of Contents:
2. City of Markham News
- Stormwater ponds
- Park and Play Fun Tour
- Don't Park Your Pet
- Reading Therapy Program
- Starter Company Plus program
- Microbility Survey
3. York Region News
- Housing York Inc.
- YRP's News
- York Region is upgrading intersections to meet AODA standards.
- Attention! York Region Business!
- York Region Report a Problem web app
4. Community News
5. Regional Councillor Alan Ho in the Community
6. Notice of Regional Road Construction |
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Regional Councillor Alan Ho 2025 Community Picnic
Invitation:
Join us for a delightful community picnic at
Location: Upper Cornell Park
Address: 128 Northvale Rd.
Northwest corner of 16th Ave. & Bur Oak Ave)
Date: July 19 Saturday from 4 PM to 8 PM.
- Free Admission -
It's the perfect occasion to enjoy the summer with free BBQ food and shows in the park's beautiful surroundings. Fun Mini Games and Lucky Draw are also available!
Volunteers Needed: https://forms.gle/Af6kpejxJ5P3ygNaA
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My 2025 newsletter is now live on my website!
I invite you to take a moment to read it, which covers important updates about our city and region.
You can access the newsletter here: https://www.alanhomarkham.ca/newsletter
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- Public Meeting Notice -
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Next Development Services Public Meeting: Tuesday, September 09, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Stormwater ponds are not safe for recreation. NEVER swim, fish, or play near them. Stormwater ponds may contain algae and/or unpleasant odours, which are common, naturally occurring features that support the ecosystem.
To learn more about Markham stormwater ponds, visit http://markham.ca/Water
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With extreme temperatures, it’s never safe to leave your pet in a hot parked car.
- Leave them at home in a cool space
- Provide plenty of water
- Walk them in the morning or in the evening
If you see a pet in a hot car, call 9-1-1 or Markham Animal Services at 905-415-7531.
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Join our Reading Therapy Program at the Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre, on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, 2025!
http://markham.ca/AnimalAdoption |
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How to keep your collectors safe this summer!
-Green bins must weigh less than 18 kilograms.
-Lids must be fully closed; overloaded bins may not be collected.
- Put excess organics in a clear bag and place beside your green bin.
Green bins available for purchase at any Markham Recycling Depot. http://Markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
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City of Markham Current Opening Position:
New Job Positions:
- Student, Asset Management (Fall 2025) – 2 Positions Available
- President, DMC & Director, Econ Dev, Culture & Entre'ship
- Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I – Casual/On Call
- Senior Manager, Roads & Survey
- Administrative Assistant (1 Year Contract)
- Box Office Clerks II – Flato Markham Theatre
For more information & job position
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The City is developing a Transportation Master Plan to shape the future of transportation across the city. Share your thoughts on e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility options: take our survey for a chance to win one of three $25 gift cards. http://markham.ca/TMPSurvey
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If you have any municipal inquiry or concern, you can send an email to our Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or call 905.477.5530. |
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Housing York Inc., York Region’s housing company, supports vibrant communities through proactive property management and community programing?
Learn how we put the community in community housing! Read our latest Annual Report and Strategic Plan at http://york.ca/HYI |
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York Regional Police (YRP) News:
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York Region crews are grading road shoulders to smooth out bumps and protect pavement edges. This keeps roads safer for everyone. Please slow down and give crews space to work safely.
Learn more: http://york.ca/Roads #onYRRoads
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York Region is upgrading intersections across the Region to meet AODA requirements to ensure the safety of pedestrians when crossing the road.
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If you own or run a business, don't forget to fill out the Employment Survey this summer so your company can be included in York Region's business directory.
http://york.ca/EmploymentSurvey
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Let’s work together for better roads! Your reports help us identify and repair potholes faster.
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If you have any regional inquiry or concern, you can send an email to Access York at accessyork@york.ca or call 877.464.9675. |
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Box Grove Summer Carnival
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Box Grove Community Centre
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The annual Terry Fox Run has become a classic Canadian tradition every fall with more than 650 diverse communities across the country coming together to fundraise for cancer research and join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Old Unionville Library Community Centre (15 Library Lane, Unionville) to honour Terry Fox and his legacy for cancer research.
https://run.terryfox.ca/92819 |
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Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP)’s Adopt-A-Park program.
Their mission is rooted in promoting a cleaner and greener environment.
Location: Wismer Park, 980 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham, ON L6E 0E1
Dates: 26-Jul-2025
Time:09:30 am-11:30 am
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Markham Cycles' Recycle to Ride Bike Giveaway is a series of bike rescue clinics where volunteers can learn bike repair and refurbishment. Bicycles fixed in this program will be given away to the community for free in monthly public bike giveaways from May to September.
https://markhamcycles.ca/programs/rtr/
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If you want to share information with Regional Councillor Alan Ho's weekly E-newsletter, please contact us at sxie@markham.ca |
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Delighted to attend the 16th Annual Tamil Canadian Walk hosted by the Canadian Tamil Congress at the York University Markham campus. |
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My office has “slow down” signs. If you are interested, kindly contact me at alan.ho@markham.ca. |
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-Notice of Regional Road Construction- |
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For general inquiries, please contact York Region Transportation, Public Works, Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000 or Email: transportation@york.ca
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Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Chair, Culture & Economic Development Committee
City of Markham
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Tel: (905)-948-5112 or (905)-479-7780 |
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